High School English Language Arts Teacher - Empower Minds

English Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Hood River Valley High School Hood River County SD 608-Hood River Valley High School - Hood River, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Open until filled. This is a REGULAR 1.0 FTE English Language Arts teaching position at Hood River Valley High School, and will begin in August, 2026.

Application Process:

Current District Regular and Temporary Employees
Submit your letter of interest in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications for this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (link on District website) with the following:

• A letter of interest to Tess Misa, HRVHS Assistant Principal
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference
• Copy of TSPC Teaching License or proof of license eligibility
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire

JOB SUMMARY

The job of high school English Language Arts teacher is done for the purpose of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Instructs and supervises a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g.…